The University of Nairobi, Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA), has released results of three critical studies that could significantly transform treatment of older adults living with HIV across Africa. The findings were presented at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Rwanda and shed light on overlooked health risks, new treatment approaches, and a path to safer, more personalised HIV care for ageing populations.

The studies—B/F/TAF, Sungura, and Twiga—focused particularly on people aged 60 years and above, a population that is often left out of HIV research despite facing greater risk of comorbidities such as kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis. Researchers found that the standard HIV treatment may cause more harm than good in this demographic, particularly to bone and kidney health, and that more age-appropriate options are both needed and feasible. (Press Release)